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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.20, 23,256.90 and 11,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.20, 23,256.90 and 11,625.24 is: 17,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.20 : 23,256.90 = 11,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.20/23,256.90 = 11,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.20x = 23,256.90 × 11,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.20x = 270,367,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,367,044.16/15,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.60

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